Panasonic SDR-T55PC, SDR-T50P, SDR-T55P, SDR-T50PC, SDR-S50PC User Manual

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Operating Instructions

For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca

SD Video Camera

Model No. SDR-S50P/PC

SDR-T55P/PC SDR-T50P/PC

SD/HDD Video Camera

Model No. SDR-H85P/PC

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.

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Things You Should

Date of Purchase

Know

Thank you for choosing Panasonic!

You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the right. The serial number is on the tag located on the back of your camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient camera information source.

Dealer Purchased From

Dealer Address

Dealer Phone No.

Model No.

Serial No.

Safety Precautions

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,  DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR

SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

 USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.  DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION!

DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

SDR-S50P SDR-T55P

SDR-T50P

SDR-H85P

FCC Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver

is connected.

 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation

instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite

core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: SDR-S50P/SDR-T55P/SDR-T50P/SDR-H85P Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)



 Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.  Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.  Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.  Do not touch the plug terminals ( and  Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.

If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with water. If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.

) with metal objects.

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 C (140 F) or incinerate.

AC adaptor

This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V. But  In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V AC power

supply only.

 When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to

suit the AC outlet configuration.

 When connecting to a supply of greater than AC 125 V, ensure the cord you use is suited

to the voltage of the AC supply and the rated current of the AC adaptor.

 Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting a suitable AC plug

adaptor or AC cord set.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC receptacle.

Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.

U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION:

A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.

This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

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Precautions

WARNING

CAUTION

USE & LOCATION

device which could be damaged by improper handling or storage.

 TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your

camera and power supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture. Do not connect the power supply or operate your camera if it gets wet. Your camera has been designed for outdoor use, however it is not designed to sustain direct exposure to water, rain, sleet, snow, sand, dust, or a direct splashing from a pool or even a cup of coffee. This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your camera. Do not attempt to disassemble this unit. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Unplug your camera from the power supply before cleaning.

 AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD

CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YOUNG CHILDREN. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO HANDLE THE SD CARD.

CARE

 TO CLEAN YOUR CAMERA ... Do not

use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning your camera body.

 TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Do not touch

the surface of the lens with your hand. Use a commercial camera lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens. Improper cleaning can scratch the lens coating.

 TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR

CAMERA ... Before handling your

camera, make sure your hands and face are free from any chemical products, such as suntan lotion, as it may damage the finish.

-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

 DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMERA AT THE

SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS

 DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR CAMERA TO

EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE ...

Such as, in direct sunlight, inside a closed car, next to a heater, etc... This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your camera.

 AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN

TEMPERATURE ... If the unit is suddenly

moved from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may form on the SD card and inside the unit.

 DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMERA OR

THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE.

 STORAGE OF YOUR CAMERA ... Store

and handle your camera in a manner that will not subject it to unnecessary movement (avoid shaking and striking). Your camera contains a sensitive pick-up

This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authori ies or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

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 Indemnity about recorded

SDR-T55

SDR-T50

content

Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of recording or edited content, and does not guarantee any content if recording or editing does not work properly. Likewise, the above also applies in a case where any type of repair is made to the unit (including any other non-built-in memory/ HDD related component).

 For the purposes of these

operating instructions

 SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card

and SDXC Memory Card are referred to as the “SD card”.

 Functions that can be used for motion

picture recording/motion picture playback are indicated by in these operating instructions.

 Functions that can be used for still picture

recording/still picture playback are indicated by in these operating instructions.

 Pages for reference are indicated by an

arrow, for example: F 00

 Handling of built-in memory

[SDR-T55]/[SDR-T50]

memory is being accessed (initialization, recording, playback, deleting etc.). Do not perform the following operations when the lamp illuminates. It may damage the builtin memory or cause a malfunction in the unit.

Turn off the power (remove the battery) Insert and remove the USB cable Expose the unit to vibrations or shock

 About disposing of or giving away this unit.

(F 111)

 Handling of HDD [SDR-H85]

This unit is equipped with the built-in 80 GB HDD. While the HDD is capable of storing a large amount of data, there are a few things to look out for. When using this component, pay attention to the following points.

Do not expose the HDD to vibrations and shocks.

Due to the environment and handling conditions, the HDD may be subject to partial damages or may not be able to read, record, and play back data. Do not expose the unit to vibrations or shock, and do not turn off the power during recording or playback.

If the unit is used in a place with loud sounds, such as a club or similar venue, the recording may stop due to sound vibrations. Recording data on an SD card is recommended in these places.

This unit is equipped with the built-in 8 GB memory. When using this component, pay attention to the following points.

This unit is equipped with the built-in 4 GB memory. When using this component, pay attention to the following points.

Back up data periodically.

The built-in memory is temporary storage. In order to avoid erasing data due to static electricity, electromagnetic waves, breakage, and failures, back up the data to a PC or DVD disc. (F 79, 86)  Access lamp [ACCESS] (F 16)

illuminates while the SD card or built-in

Back up data periodically.

The HDD is temporary storage. In order to avoid erasing data due to static electricity, electromagnetic waves, breakage, and failures, back up the data to a PC or DVD disc. (F 79, 86)

If the HDD experiences any abnormality, back up data immediately.

Failure in the HDD may produce continuous noise or choppy sound during recording or playing back. Continuous use will cause further deterioration, and may eventually disable the HDD. If these phenomena are observed, copy the data on the HDD to a PC, a DVD disc etc. immediately and contact consumer support. (F 124, 125)

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Once the HDD is out of order, data cannot

SDR-T55

SDR-T50

SDR-H85

SDR-S50

be restored.

Operation may stop in hot or cold environments.

The unit is disabled in order to protect the HDD.

Do not use the unit in low atmospheric pressures.

The HDD may fail if it is used at altitudes of 3000 m (9800 feet) or higher above sea level.

. Pictures may be slightly different from the original.  The illustrations used in these operating

instructions show model , however, parts of the explanation refer to different models.

 Depending on the model, some functions

are not available.

 Features may vary, so please read

carefully.

 Cards that you can use with

Transportation

When the unit is transported, turn off the power and be careful not to shake, drop, or cause impact to the unit.

Falling detection

[ ] is indicated on the screen when it

detects a falling state (a weightless state). If the falling state is detected repeatedly, the unit may stop the recording or playback operation in order to protect the HDD.  HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] (F 18)

illuminates while the HDD is being accessed (initialization, recording, playback, deleting etc.). Do not perform the following operations when the lamp illuminates. It may damage the HDD or cause a malfunction in the unit.

Turn off the power (remove the battery) Insert and remove the USB cable Expose the unit to vibrations or shock

 About disposing of or giving away this unit.

(F 111)

IMPORTANT  Carefully observe copyright

laws

Whatever you have recorded and created can be used for your personal entertainment only. Under copyright laws, other materials cannot be used without obtaining permission from the holders of the copyrights.

These operating instructions are designed for use with models ,

, and

SDR-S50

this unit

SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card

 4 GB (or more) Memory Cards that do not

have the SDHC logo or 48 GB (or more) Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications.

 Refer to page 23 for more details on SD

cards.

 Licenses

 SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C,

LLC.

 U.S. Patent Nos. 6,836,549; 6,381,747;

7,050,698; 6,516,132; and 5,583,936. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

 Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

 Microsoft

Vista trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

 Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted

with permission from Microsoft Corporation.

, Windows® and Windows

are either registered trademarks or

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 IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks

of International Business Machines Corporation of the U.S.

 Intel

, Core™, Pentium® and Celeron® are the registered trademarks or trademarks of the Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries.

 iMovie and Mac are trademarks of

Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

 PowerPC is a trademark of International

Business Machines Corporation.

 YouTube and Picasa are trademarks of

Google, Inc.

 Other names of systems and products

mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned.

This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com

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Contents

Accessories............................................12

Quick Guide............................................13

Recording

Before using

Parts identification and

handling .......................................16

Setup

Power supply.............................. 19

Inserting the battery ..................... 19

Charging the battery .................... 20

Charging and recording time........ 21

Recording to a card ................... 23

Cards that you can use with

this unit......................................... 23

Inserting/removing an SD card

Turning the unit on/off ............... 25

Turning the power on and off

with the power button................... 25

Turning the power on and off

with the LCD monitor ................... 25

Selecting a mode ....................... 26

Using the menu screen ............. 27

Language selection...................... 28

Menu list....................................... 28

Setting date and time................. 32

World time setting (Displaying the time of the travel

destination) .................................. 33

Adjusting LCD monitor.............. 34

LCD monitor adjustment .............. 34

Recording Yourself....................... 34

Preparation

..... 24

Recording (Basic)

Before recording........................ 35

Intelligent Auto Mode................... 36

Quick start.................................... 38

Quick power on............................ 38

Recording motion pictures ....... 39

Selecting a media to record [SDR-T55]/[SDR-T50]/

[SDR-H85] ................................... 40

Recording in long recording mode Recording modes/approximate

recordable time ............................ 42

Audio recording modes................ 44

Shooting guide............................. 44

Recording still pictures ............. 45

Picture size .................................. 46

Simultaneous recording (recording still pictures while

recording motion pictures) ........... 46

Number of recordable pictures

Recording functions .................. 47

Enhanced optical zoom ............... 47

Digital zoom function ................... 47

Image stabilizer function .............. 48

AF/AE tracking ........................... 49

Recording (Advanced)

Recording functions of

operation icons ...........................50

Operation icons............................ 50

Recording functions of

menus ..........................................54

Manual recording functions...... 58

White balance .............................. 59

Manual shutter speed/

iris adjustment.............................. 60

Recording with Manual focus....... 61

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Playback

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Playback

Motion picture playback ............ 62

Creating still picture from motion

picture .......................................... 64

Time frame index ......................... 65

Playing back motion pictures

by date ......................................... 65

Repeat playback .......................... 66

Resuming the previous

playback ....................................... 66

Still picture playback ................. 67

Playing back still pictures

by date ......................................... 69

Changing the playback setting and

playing back the slide show ......... 69

Editing

Deleting scenes/still pictures ... 70

Protecting scenes/still pictures..... 71

Dividing a scene to partially

delete............................................72

DPOF setting .............................. 73

Copying between SD card and

Built-in Memory/HDD .....................74

Copying [SDR-T55]/[SDR-T50]/

[SDR-H85].................................... 75

Formatting .................................. 76

With a TV

Watching Video/Pictures on

your TV.........................................77

Backup

With other products

Connecting a DVD burner to

copy to/play back a disc ............... 79

Preparing for copying/

playing back ................................. 79

Copying to discs........................... 81

Playing back the copied disc........ 83

Managing the copied disc ............ 84

Dubbing images onto other

video devices ..............................85

Before using

What you can do with a PC ....... 86

End User License Agreement...... 88

Operating environment ............. 89

Setup

Installation .................................. 92

Connecting to a PC.................... 94

About the PC display ................... 96

Using with a PC

Starting VideoCam Suite 3.0..... 97

Reading the operating instructions

of the software applications ......... 97

Upload to YouTube ...................... 98

If using Mac ................................ 99

Others

Indications

Helpful hints

Cautions for use .................................. 110

Specifications ...................................... 116

Optional accessories ..........................120

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND

PUERTO RICO).....................................123

Warranty

(For Canadian Customers)..................125

Index .....................................................126

Spanish Quick Use Guide/

Guía española para el uso rápido ......128

Indications................................ 100

Messages.................................. 103

About recovery........................... 104

Functions that cannot be used

simultaneously..........................105

Troubleshooting....................... 106

Accessory Order Form (For USA and Puerto Rico

Customers) ................................ 122

PreparationRecordingPlaybackBackupWith a PCOthers

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Accessories

Check the accessories before using this unit. Product numbers correct as of December 2009. These may be subject to change.

Battery pack

VW-VBL090 (SDR-S50) (SDR-T55/SDR-T50)

Battery pack

VW-VBK180 (SDR-H85)

AC adaptor

VSK0711

AC cable

K2CA2CA00025

AV cable

K2KYYYY00054

USB cable

K1HY04YY0032

CD-ROM

Software

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Quick Guide



 Insert the battery until it clicks and

locks.





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

 Inserting the battery

Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure.

 Charging the battery

1) Open the LCD monitor.

2) Open the SD card cover and insert (remove) the SD card into (from) the card slot.

 Face the label side  in the direction

shown in the illustration and press it straight in as far as it will go.

 Press the center of the SD card and then

pull it straight out.

3) Securely close the SD card cover.

 How to turn on the power

Turning the power on and off with the power button

Press the power button to turn on the power.





 Connect the AC adaptor to this unit’s

DC input terminal.

 Connect the AC cable to the AC

adaptor, then the AC outlet.

 For the AC cable, plug in  and then .

 Inserting/removing an SD card

Access lamp [ACCESS] 

 When this unit is accessing the SD

card or built-in memory, the access lamp lights up.

 The status indicator lights.  To turn off the power, hold down the power

button until the status indicator goes off.

Turning the power on and off with the LCD monitor

Power is turned on when the LCD monitor is opened, and power is turned off when it is closed.

 To turn on the power

 The status indicator lights.

 To turn off the power

 The status indicator goes off.

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 Selecting a mode

SDR-T55

SDR-T50

SDR-H85

Operate the mode switch to change the mode to or .

2) Press the button.

Recording mode (F 39, 45)

Playback mode (F 62, 67)

 Language selection

1) Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP]  [LANGUAGE] and press the joystick.

2) Select [English] and the press the joystick.

 Recording motion pictures

1) Change the mode to and open the LCD monitor.

2) Press the recording start/stop button to start recording.

 When selecting media to

record from the menu [SDR-T55/SDR-T50/SDR-H85]

Select the menu. (F 27)

[MEDIA SELECT]

 VIDEO/SD CARD  VIDEO/Built-inMemory  PICTURE/SD CARD  PICTURE/Built-inMemory

 When you begin recording,  changes to

.

 Recording still pictures

1) Change the mode to and open the LCD monitor.

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 VIDEO/SD CARD  VIDEO/HDD  PICTURE/SD CARD  PICTURE/HDD

 Motion picture playback

SDR-T55

SDR-H85

0h00m000h00m00s0h00m00

SDR-H85

1) Change the mode to .

2) Use the joystick to select the Play Mode Select icon , then press the center of the joystick.

3) Select the media you wish to play back, then press the center of the joystick.

 Select [VIDEO/SD CARD] to play back the

SD card.

SDR-T50

Select [VIDEO/Built-inMemory] to play back the built-in memory.

Select [VIDEO/HDD] to play back the HDD.

4) Select the scene to be played back, then press the joystick.

5) Select the playback operation with the joystick.

 Still picture playback

1) Change the mode to .

2) Use the joystick to select the Play Mode Select icon , then press the center of the joystick.

3) Select the media you wish to play back, then press the center of the joystick.

 Select [PICTURE/SD CARD] to play back

the SD card.

SDR-T55

Select [PICTURE/Built-inMemory] to play back the built-in memory.

Select [PICTURE/HDD] to play back the HDD.

4) Select the still picture to be played back, then press the joystick.

5) Select the playback operation with the joystick.

SDR-T50

/: Playback/Pause : Rewind playback : Fast forward playback : Stops the playback and shows

the thumbnails.

/: Slide show (playback of the still

pictures in numerical order) start/ pause.

: Plays back the previous picture. : Plays back the next picture. : Stops the playback and shows

the thumbnails.

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Preparation

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Before using

Parts identification and handling

1 LCD monitor

 Pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of

the arrow with your fingers.

 It can open up to 90.

 It can rotate up to 180  towards the lens

or 90towards the opposite direction.

 The brightness and color level of the LCD

monitor can be adjusted. (F 34)

Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.

2 Intelligent auto/Manual button

[iA/MANUAL] (F 36)

3 Optical image stabilizer button

[ , O.I.S.] (F 48)

4 Power button [ ] (F 25) 5 Delete button [ ] (F 70) 6 Long recording button [LONG REC.]

(F 41)

7 Audio-video output terminal [A/V]

(F 77, 85)

 Use the AV cable (only the supplied

cable).

8 USB terminal [ ] (F 80, 94) 9 Access lamp [ACCESS] (F 24) 10 SD card slot (F 24) 11 SD card cover [SD CARD] (F 24)

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12 Lens cover

14 15

16 17 18 19

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13 Lens 14 Open/close switch for the lens cover

For the lens protection, be sure to close the lens cover when not in use.

Slide open/close switch for the lens cover.

15 Microphone (built-in, stereo)

16 AF/AE button [AF/AE] (F 49) 17 Joystick

Use the joystick to select the recording functions and playback operations, and to operate the menu screen.

Move the joystick up, down, left, or right to select a setting or scene and then press the joystick to set it.

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 Select by moving up, down, left or right.  Set by pressing the center.

 Menu screen operations (F 27)  To select the recording functions (F 50)  To adjust manually (F 58)  Playback operations (F 62, 67)

18 Mode switch (F 26) 19 Recording start/stop button (F 39) 20 Menu button [MENU] (F 27) 21 Battery holder (F 19)

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2322

27 28

(U.S.A. only):

When this unit is purchased, a sensor tag is attached to the grip belt. Remove the tag before use.

22 Photoshot button [ ] (F 45) 23 When recording: Zoom lever [W/T]

(F 47) When playing back: Thumbnail display switch [ / ] (F 63)/ Volume lever [VOL] (F 64)

24 Speaker 25 Status indicator (F 25) 26 HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD]

(SDR-H85) (F 8)

27 DC input terminal [DC IN] (F 20)

 Do not use any other AC adaptors except

the supplied one.

28 Grip belt Adjust the belt length and the pad position.

 Flip the belt.  Adjust the length.  Replace the belt.

29 Battery release lever [BATTERY]

(F 19)

30 Tripod receptacle

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Preparation

SDR-S50

SDR-T55

SDR-T50

SDR-H85



Setup

Power supply

 About batteries that you can use with this unit

The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBL090/VW-VBK180/VW-VBK360.

The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBK180/VW-VBK360.



safely, and only dedicated batteries (VW-VBK180/VW-VBK360) support this function. Only batteries which are genuine Panasonic products and batteries from other companies certified by Panasonic can be used. (Only batteries which support this function can be used) Note that Panasonic can only guarantee the quality, performance or safety of genuine Panasonic batteries and not those made by other companies.

It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.

The unit has a function for judging whether the battery can be used

Inserting the battery

 Press the power button to turn off the power. (F 25)

Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure.

Removing the battery

Be sure to hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off. Then remove the battery while supporting the unit to prevent it from dropping.

Move the battery release lever in the direction indicated by the arrow and remove the battery when unlocked.

 Insert the battery until it clicks

and locks.

BATTERY

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Charging the battery

When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before using this unit for the first time.

 The battery will not be charged if the power is turned on.





1 Connect the AC adaptor to this unit’s DC input terminal. 2 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor, then the AC outlet.

 For the AC cable, plug in  and then . 

The status indicator will flash red at an interval of 2 seconds, indicating that charging has begun.

 Connecting to the AC outlet

If you turn on this unit while charging the battery using the AC adaptor, you can use the power supplied from the AC outlet to power the unit for use.

 Refer to page 113 when status indicator flashes either rapidly or slowly.  We recommend using Panasonic batteries (F 12, 21, 120).

 If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.  Do not heat or expose to flame.  Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period

of time with doors and windows closed.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrec ly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Charging and recording time

 Charging/Recording time

 Temperature: 25 C (77 F)/humidity: 60%

SDR-S50/SDR-T55/SDR-T50

Battery model number

[Voltage/Capacity

(minimum)]

Supplied battery/

VW-VBL090 (optional)

[3.6 V/895 mAh]

VW-VBK180 (optional)

[3.6 V/1790 mAh]

VW-VBK360 (optional)

[3.6 V/3580 mAh]

Battery model

number [Voltage/ Capacity

(minimum)]

Supplied battery/

VW-VBK180

(optional)

[3.6 V/1790 mAh]

Charging

2h50min

time

Maximum

Charging time

2h20min 1h20min 40min

2h50min 2h55min 1h30min

4h50min 6h 3h10min

SDR-H85

Recording

destination

HDD

continuously

recordable time

Maximum

Recording

mode

XP 2h30min 1h15min

SP/LP/LXP/

LSP/LLP

XP/SP 2h35min 1h20min

LP/LXP/

LSP/LLP

continuously

recordable

time

2h30min 1h20min

2h40min 1h25min

Actual

recordable time

Actual

recordable

time

XP 5h 2h40min

HDD

VW-VBK360

(optional)

[3.6 V/3580 mAh]

 These times are approximations.  The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely.

Charging time and recordable time vary depending on the usage conditions such as high/low temperature.

 VW-VBL090 is not available for .

4h50min

SDR-H85

SP 5h5min 2h40min

LP/LXP/

LSP/LLP

XP 5h15min 2h45min SP 5h20min 2h50min

LP/LXP/

LSP/LLP

5h10min 2h45min

5h25min 2h50min

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 The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting/stopping

SDR-H85

recording, turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever etc.

 The batteries heat up after use or charging. This is not a malfunction.

Battery capacity indication

 The display changes as the battery capacity reduces.



If there is less than 3 minutes remaining, then will become red. If the battery discharges, then ( ) will flash.

 The remaining battery capacity is displayed when using the Panasonic battery that you

can use for this unit. It may take time to display the remaining battery capacity. The actual time can vary depending on your actual use.

 If the actual remaining time exceeds 9 hours 59 minutes, the indication will stay green

and will not change until the remaining time falls below 9 hours 59 minutes.

 When using the AC adaptor or batteries made by other companies, the remaining

battery capacity will not be shown.

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Preparation

Setup

Recording to a card

The unit can record still pictures or motion pictures to an SD card, built-in memory, or HDD. To record to an SD card, read the following.

This unit (an SDXC compatible device) is compatible with SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards. When using an SDHC memory card/SDXC memory card with other equipment, check the equipment is compatible with these memory cards.

Cards that you can use with this unit

Use SD cards conforming to Class 2 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating* for motion picture recording.

Still

Card type Capacity Motion picture recording

picture

recording

8 MB/16 MB Cannot be used.

Cannot be guaranteed in operation.

SD Memory

Card

SDHC

Memory

Card

SDXC

Memory

Card

* The SD Speed Class Rating is the speed standard for successive writes.

 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory

Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications.

32 MB/64 MB/

128 MB/256 MB

512MB/1GB/

2GB

4GB/6GB/8GB/

12 GB/16 GB/

24 GB/32 GB

48 GB/64 GB

The recording may suddenly stop during motion picture recording depending on the SD card you use. (F 107)

Can be used.

 When the write-protect switch on SD card is locked, no recording,

deletion or editing will be possible on the card.

 Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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Inserting/removing an SD card



When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used on other equipment, for the first time on this unit, format the SD card. (F 76) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored.

Caution: Check that the access lamp has gone off.



Access lamp [ACCESS] 

 When this unit is accessing the SD card or built-in memory, the access lamp lights up.

1 Open the LCD monitor. 2 Open the SD card cover and insert (remove) the SD card into (from)

the card slot.

 Face the label side  in the direction shown in the illustration and press it straight in as far

as it will go.

 Press the center of the SD card and then pull it straight out.

3 Securely close the SD card cover.

 Do not touch the terminals on the back of the SD card.  See page 113 for details on handling the SD card.

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Preparation

To turn off the power

Hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off.



Setup

Turning the unit on/off

You can turn the power on and off using the power button or by opening and closing the LCD monitor.

Turning the power on and off with the power button

Press the power button to turn on the power.

 The status indicator lights.

Turning the power on and off with the LCD monitor

Power is turned on when the LCD monitor is opened, and power is turned off when it is closed.

During normal use, opening and closing of the LCD monitor can be conveniently used to turn the power on/off.

 To turn on the power

 The status indicator lights.

 In the following cases, opening the LCD monitor does not turn on the power. Press the

power button to turn on the power.

When the unit is purchased When you have turned off the power using the power button

 The power will not turn off while recording motion pictures even if the LCD monitor is

closed.

 To turn off the power

 The status indicator goes off.

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Setup

Selecting a mode

Change the mode to recording or playback.

Operate the mode switch to change the mode to or .

Recording mode (F 39, 45)

Playback mode (F 62, 67)

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Setup

Using the menu screen

ENTER

1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select the desired top menu ,

then move the joystick right or press the joystick.

4 Select the desired setting, then

press the joystick to enter the selection.

3 Select the submenu item ,

then move the joystick right or press the joystick.

 Descriptions of submenus and current

settings on menus are displayed scrolling at the bottom of the screen.

To get back to the previous screen

Move the joystick left.

To exit the menu screen

Press the MENU button.

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Language selection

SDR-T55

SDR-T50

SDR-H85

SDR-S50

SDR-T50

SDR-T55

SDR-T50

You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen.

1 Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP]  [LANGUAGE] and

press the joystick.

2 Select [English] and press the joystick.

Menu list

Part of the menu will not be used depending on the used functions. (F 105)

Recording mode

*1 It is not displayed when the Intelligent auto mode is on. *2 These menus are only for / . *3 These menus are only for . *4 These menus are only for . *5 / / It will be displayed only when the [MEDIA

*6 / It will be displayed only when the [MEDIA SELECT] is set to

SDR-T55

SELECT] is set to [SD CARD].

[Built-inMemory].

SDR-H85

RECORD SETUP

[SCENE MODE] (F 54)

[D.ZOOM] (F 47)

[REC MODE] (F 42)

[RELAY REC]

[ASPECT] (F 55)

[FACE FRAMING] (F 55)

[GUIDE LINES] (F 52)

[WEB MODE] (F 51)

[FADE] (F 51)

[FADE COLOR] (F 51)

[AUTO SLOW SHTR]

(F 55)

[BACKLIGHT COMPENS.] (F 51)

(F 52)

(F 53)

(F 56)

(F 61)

[INTELLIGENT CONTRAST]

[SOFT SKIN MODE]

[COLOR NIGHT REC]

[SHOOTING GUIDE] (F 44)

[WIND NOISE CANCELER]

[ZOOM MIC]

[WB ADJUST]

[MF ASSIST]

PICTURE

[SELF TIMER] (F 57)

[SHTR SOUND] (F 57)

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MEDIA SELECT

SDR-T55

SDR-T50

SDR-H85

NOV 15 2010

R 1h20m

*2*3

Recording media may be set independently for both still pictures and motion pictures.

/ When recording to the SD card, select [SD CARD]. When recording to the built-in memory, select [Built-inMemory]. (F 40, 62, 67)

When recording to the SD card, select [SD CARD]. When recording to the HDD, select [HDD]. (F 40, 62, 67)

[ECONOMY]

[OFF]:

The power saving function is not activated.

[5 MINUTES]:

When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation, this unit automatically turns off to save battery life.  The power save function will not

activate when:

connected to AC adaptor using the USB cable for PC, DVD

burner etc.

PRE-REC is used

SETUP

[DISPLAY] The screen indications are selected as shown in the illustration below.

[OFF] [ON]

[EXT. DISPLAY] (F 78)

[CLOCK SET] (F 32)

[SET WORLD TIME] (F 33)

[DATE/TIME] (F 32)

[DATE FORMAT] (F 32)

[QUICK POWER ON] (F 38)

[QUICK START] (F 38)

[AUDIO REC]

(F 44)

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[ALERT SOUND]

SDR-T50

SDR-H85

[DEMO MODE]

Starting and stopping of recording and power on/off can be confirmed with this sound.

2 Beeps for 4 times

When an error occurs. Check the sentence displayed on the screen. (F 103)

[POWER LCD] (F 34)

[LCD SET] (F 34)

[TV ASPECT] (F 78)

[INITIAL SET]

Set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the default condition. (Settings for [MEDIA SELECT]

*2*3

, [CLOCK SET] and [LANGUAGE] will not be changed.)

[FORMAT MEDIA]

[FORMAT CARD]

*2*3

(F 76)

This item is used to start the unit demonstration. (Only when the mode is at the position)

SDR-S50

If [DEMO MODE] is switched to [ON] when there is no SD card inserted, the demonstration automatically starts.

SDR-T55

If [DEMO MODE] is switched to [ON] when there is no SD card inserted and while this unit is connected to the AC adaptor, the demonstration automatically starts.

If any operation takes place, the demonstration is canceled. However if no operations take place for approx. 10 minutes, the demonstration automatically starts again. To stop the demonstration, set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF] or insert an SD card.

[LANGUAGE] (F 28)

You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen.

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